Weight Watchers
A trusted approach to weight loss for more than 40 years.
BACKGROUND
It's been more than 40 years since Weight Watchers came on the scene and started helping people live healthier lives. Weight Watchers helps members create a foundation to introduce healthier choices and physical activity into their lives. Weight Watchers was made popular by its POINTS system. A point value is assigned to each food on the comprehensive list of more than 27,000 foods based on its calories, fat and fiber content. The Weight Watchers POINTS allow you to eat the foods you like without restriction. Simply stay within your daily POINTS range and you can still enjoy fried chicken or diet soda; more importantly, you'll learn that those food choices have high POINTS and you'll be more inclined to choose grilled chicken, water, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Unlike many diets, Weight Watchers also encourages an active lifestyle, and awards POINTS for exercising.
It all started in a living room, where women would gather to support one another while losing weight. Then it grew, and became one of the most recognized names in weight loss. They've remained an innovative brand, taking the plan online, creating a program specifically for men and even launching the Momentum plan to teach people how to eat in order to stay full longer.
Weight Watchers Meetings The original Weight Watchers plan invites members to weekly meetings where they help dieters form a network of support with people sharing similar experiences. Each person checks their weight privately. Meetings are conducted by a trained Meeting Leader who motivates and offers the group support through information about nutrition and fitness.
Weight Watchers Online For those whose schedules won't accommodate a weekly meeting, or prefer the anonymity the Internet offers, Weight Watchers Online makes it possible to reap the benefits of the program from the comfort of your own home. Online subscribers can communicate via message boards, monitor progress, obtain POINTS counters, access hundreds of approved recipes and so much more.
Weight Watchers Online for Men Available exclusively online, this program is tailored to the needs of men seeking an effective approach to weight loss, without the female undertones. The same POINTS plan is used, but recipes, fitness and weight loss advice speaks your language.
Weight Watchers Momentum The newest innovation from Weight Watchers takes your healthy eating skills one step further, by showing you how and when to eat so that you maintain satiety longer.
Read this explanation of how Weight Watchers POINTS work.
PRO
- Programs to suit adult men and women
- Choose counseling via meetings or privacy and convenience online
- Online program is a comprehensive experience
- Provides exercise guidance
- Thousands of recipes and meals to choose from
- Applebee's partnership for more healthful dining
- POINTS make it simple to assess nutritional value of food
- Reputable and effective for more than 40 years
CON
- Counting POINTS may be time consuming
- Online detracts from the traditional social aspect of meetings
- Weight Watchers Online for Men is only available online, not in meetings
DIET and NUTRITION
Weight Watchers emphasizes eating more wholesome food, while allowing you to splurge on cravings in moderation. You'll use your POINTS to make balanced food choices that include whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, eggs and dairy. No matter which plan you choose, you'll have access to all of the Weight Watchers recipes that are delicious, satisfying and good-for-you.
Weight Watchers members can enjoy chili, muffins, brownies, burgers, pizza, pasta and so much more - especially when you follow their healthy tips for lightening the recipes and keeping your POINTS values low.
EXERCISE
More guidance is provided for fitness online than is in meetings. Weight Watchers Online gives access to dozens of workout demonstrations and has something for all skill levels to follow. You can also earn activity points by working out, which will allow you to save some room in your food POINTS for the week.
CONCLUSION
Weight Watchers is a tried and true veteran of the weight loss industry. With a variety of methods to choose from for both men and women, you're almost certain to find the right path for your weight loss journey. Weight Watchers provides guidance from every aspect of weight loss. Food is one of the primary concerns of any dieter and Weight Watchers goes above and beyond most other weight loss programs with thousands of recipes that anyone, dieting or not, will find tempting and delicious. If their style appeals to you, go for it.
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I started WW again after several attempts. This time I lost 4.6 lbs. the first week. I hope I can keep losing. If you really think your day out you can do it.
Cherryl, in answer to your question.... You need 6 serving of H20 5 servings of fruit or veggies 3 servings of milk 2 servings of oils
I can't afford to join ww, but I have the point guide, and know how many points I can have. Does anyone know where I can find a chart or someething to tell me how many portion of each food group I can have. That's where I'm running into trouble..Like I know I can have 2 tsp good fats daily, but not sure of the rest. Any help would be appreciated... I even bought a point calculator.. thanks,
I just started WW Last Monday. I went and bought a bunch of Smartmeals, they are actually really good. I look forward to my weigh-in tonight i weighed myself yesterday morning and i was down 10lbs. I can't believe it!! The one thing that has really helped is that i cut out all Pop and have only been drinking water, lots of water. 9 more pounds before i hit my first Goal!!!!
I joined WW in the middle of march 08 now july 08 i've lost 32.4lbs. I rotate between core and flex. I did have about 3 weeks were I was stuck- i'm now over that. Don't give up! Make sure you drink lot water before you workout. Also don't beat yourself up for falling off the plan.
Gina I am interested to see your recipes??
I once borrowed the 1-2-3 diet from a friend and it worked very well for me. I lost 30 lbs. in 2 months. Well, there came a time when I had to give it back. I have not been able to find another diet that works. I have severe back problems. I have had 3 surgeries and am still experiencing a lot of pain. My Doctor tells me the only way I can relief is to lose weight. I need to lose approx. 70 lbs. Please advise me as to whether and how I can purchase the 1-2-3 diet. Thank You
I have been doing ww and I love it. I lost weight on it and stay on it to maintain my weight. I started a blog with my recipes and points if anyone is interested.
CHELSEA & others: I did weight watchers about a year ago and lost 20 pounds in about 5 months. ( was 5'1" weighing 165lbs). After hitting a plateau at about 145 lbs, I somewhat stopped vigorously counting my points but did maintain the weight watchers lifestyle and my weight at around 140 pounds. But now I'm ready to start again, with my goal being my "ultimate goal weight"--which WW defines as a BMI of less than 25, so for me that is 126lbs. I"m going back on my points system...only 14 pounds to go!!!! WW is great because it is flexible,and once you do it, you forever think about what you are really eating and how many points it is, even if you're not vigorously counting them.
This will be my first week w/WW and reading the positive results in the comments is motivating. I know several friends that have lost on the program and look great! I look forward to a 30lb loss.
I have been interested in joining weightwatchers for many years. I need to lose about 60 pounds. I am 5 feet 2 inches but my body is muscular for a women. Based on what I have read and seen I think this would be the best Life Plan for me. I say Life Plan because in order for an older person in particular to maintain the weight it has to be a Life Plan decision. (smile)
WW is good start. But most people who need to lose more than 50lbs should asked themselves are they an food addict? A food addiction is just as bad if not worse than any drug, drinking or gambling addiction. You can stop vices but you can't stop eating. What you can do is stop eating out of control. No Flour, Sugar or any artificial sweetner that is not natural.
I am subscribing to weighwatchers tomorrow when i get paid. I am 5`1 and weight 165. I would like to lose 50 pounds. On this program does anyone know how long this will take me?
I did WW for 4 months and lost over 20lbs; I did this online so I didn't have to go to any meetings unless I wanted; The only downfall is when I couldn't afford to renew my membership I got of track and have gain some of the weight back. Wish I could do it alone w/o WW. As soon as I am able I will start it again.
I have been on WW since January and have lost 35 lbs. Our school faculty decided to try the program at the encouragement of our school nurse. We have what is called a "worksite program." Since we have 15 people participating, they will come to our school. It makes it so easy since we don't have to go anywhere else for a meeting. It is also alot of fun working together to improve our health and our looks. Some of our teachers have shared their loss with their students each week and students have had a lesson in charting/graphing as well as how to make healthy choices. Our insurance pays for 50% of our WW cost. I also understand that one of our participants has her fee covered completely because her doctor wrote a "prescription" for her due to back problems. My 20 yr.old daughter joined our group and has lost 16.5 lbs. in about 8 wks. She is thrilled! One of our teachers has brought her younger daughter. Her goal is to help her daughter learn to live a healthy lifestyle. She is doing well. Both of us are enjoying a special bonding experience with our daughters. It helps us stay focused on our losses so that we can model healthy behavior for our children. This is the first program I have found where I can be successful without medication. My husband is really proud of me and has really been encouraging!
Weight Watchers is the easiest lifestyle I know of. You just go to the store, buy food, count points, and eat. I find that people that who feel limited or deprived are not too creative. I go online to the recipes,, which is a great source of recipes with points. Determination to lost weight is not so easy, but weight watchers helps lesson the "work". If you want to lose weight, this is the way to go. There's no miracle diet, pill, or drink, just eat right, exercise, and be healthy.
Lost 5 stone twice after having children...weight watchers is great but you have to be patient and stick to it! I cannot shift a stubborn 10lbs so have tuned to cambidge diet for more rapid loss...however i do feel weight watchers is the way to go for bigger weight loss!
My husband and I went on WW 2 yrs ago to "eat healthier". We both lost 60lbs each, felt great. Our lifestyle became more active and we felt proud of our achievement! Unfortunately, we started to "slip" on our diets and gained some of the weight back. That is until we went back to portion control, more excersise and healthier choices. Now, I've lost the 20lbs that I gained back and we both are enjoying our increased energy levels. I have to give kudos to WW. The program is easy to use, and if you just apply yourself, you WILL see results!
I can't get into anything I paid for 3 months and my user name or password can't seem to get me in, so so far I am very unhappy.
The plan works. If you're hungry, eat. eat a HUGE salad, with 0 pt. dressing - there are many online. Or eat some Garden Veggie Soup - eat a barrel if you must. Eat a bushel of strawberries. There really is no reason at all to feel hungry, and actually letting yourself slip into hunger repeatedly slows down the weight loss. I lost 41 pounds on the flex plan about 3 years ago, decided I had the plan down and stopped going to meetings, gained back 18 pounds in short order and am back and the meetings as of three weeks ago and down eight pounds again. It works, it's healthy and the meetings, even when they seem all too familiar, are doing their job: reminding me every week that I have to be aware of what I'm putting in my mouth. I totally recommend it.
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